aire acondicionado
/ˌaiɾe akondiθjoˈnado/masculine
The English phrase 'air conditioner' can be translated into Spanish as aire acondicionado. If unsure, use aire acondicionado. Wiktionary also lists climatizador and acondicionador de aire.
Meaning: a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aire acondicionado | /ˌaiɾe akondiθjoˈnado/ /ˌaiɾe akondisjoˈnado/ |
masculine |
| climatizador | /klimatiθaˈdoɾ/ /klimatisaˈdoɾ/ |
masculine |
| acondicionador de aire | /akondiθjonadoɾ de aiɾe/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /akondisjonadoɾ de aiɾe/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
An air conditioner is a machine used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase aire acondicionado literally translates to 'conditioned air'.
Which one should you use?
Aire acondicionado is the most common way to refer to the machine itself. In contrast, acondicionador de aire is a more literal and slightly more technical translation of the device.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because aire is a masculine noun, the adjective acondicionado must also be in the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌaiɾe akondiθjoˈnado/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, aire is used to describe a person's manner or 'air' about them, which is unrelated to the machine used for cooling.
- The word aire is a cognate of the English word 'air' and both trace their roots back to the Ancient Greek word ᾱ̓ήρ.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase poner el aire is used as shorthand for 'turn on the air conditioner'.
Examples in context
- Reparó el aire acondicionado.He fixed the air conditioner.This sentence shows how to use aire acondicionado to say someone fixed the device.Tatoeba #12017938 by emma_zunz, translation #8303810 by Amastan
- ¿No tienes aire acondicionado?Don't you have an air conditioner?This sentence uses aire acondicionado to ask if someone has an air conditioner.Tatoeba #1322573 by Shishir, translation #953252 by CK
- El aire acondicionado no sirve.The air conditioner doesn't work.This sentence demonstrates using aire acondicionado to say the machine is not working.Tatoeba #1421751 by marcelostockle, translation #65398 by CK
- La habitación está fresca gracias al aire acondicionadoThe room is cool thanks to the air conditioner
- Este edificio cuenta con un sistema de climatización eficienteThis building has an efficient air conditioning system
- ¡Hace tanto calor aquí! ¡Enciende el aire, por favor!It's so hot here! Please turn on the air conditioner!
- Mi apartamento tiene un aparato de aire muy antiguoMy apartment has a very old air conditioning unit
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are arriving at a hotel room.
- MateoHace mucho calor aquí.It is very hot in here.
- ElenaEnciende el aire acondicionado, por favor.Turn on the air conditioner, please.
- MateoNo encuentro el control remoto.I can't find the remote control.
- ElenaEstá sobre la mesa pequeña.It is on the small table.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “air conditioner” translations and entries aire acondicionado, climatizador, acondicionador de aire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acondicionado, acondicionador, aire, climatizador, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
